Antiques Shop Collection

Figurines of Chairman Mao at antiques shop, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Antiques shop, Balat district, Istanbul, Turkey

USA, Maine, Wiscasset, Antiques Shop

Street Scene at Alencon, Normandy, 1828 (w / c on paper)
BIR189873 Street Scene at Alencon, Normandy, 1828 (w/c on paper) by Cotman, John Sell (1782-1842); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

The Poets Corner, Long Millgate, Manchester, c. 1910 (b / w photo)
XJF323000 The Poets Corner, Long Millgate, Manchester, c.1910 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M.J)

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Step back in time as we explore the enchanting world of antiques shops, from the bustling streets of Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island, where Figurines of Chairman Mao sit among a treasure trove of Eastern and Western relics, to the colorful bazaars of Balat district in Istanbul, Turkey, brimming with intriguing artifacts. Join us on a journey across continents and centuries, as we delve into the USA, Maine, Wiscasset, where quaint antique shops hide precious gems, and the picturesque Alencon, Normandy, France, where a street scene from 1828 comes alive on a beautifully preserved watercolor. Laugh at the quirks of the past with British satire caricatures and comics illustrations from antique shops in London, and marvel at the literary history of The Poets Corner, Long Millgate, Manchester, captured in a stunning black and white photograph. Each antique shop is a time capsule, waiting to reveal its secrets and stories to those who dare to explore.